Dozens of life science companies are working to find effective treatments for COVID-19. In addition to our daily in-depth coverage of key regulatory events relating to the coronavirus pandemic, we’re bringing you selected brief insights into some of the efforts that are under way on this front.

Neurimmune and Ethris partner on inhaled therapy. Reata, Ionis and others delay trials, Brii announces China antibody alliance, Fujifilm starts favipiravir trials. World's largest trial for health workers starts. 

Another Phase III failure looks likely to spell the end for AstraZeneca’s tralokinumab in severe uncontrolled asthma. The company’s eyes are now firmly fixed on benralizumab.

Derived from Strategic Transactions, Informa’s premium source for tracking life sciences deal activity, the Dealmaking column is a survey of recent health care transactions listed by relevant industry segment – In Vitro Diagnostics, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceuticals – and then categorized by type – Acquisition, Alliance, or Financing. This month’s column covers deals announced in August 2017.